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How to get fromNairobi to Karatina (River)by bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Karatina (River) by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 120 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Otc to Githunguri Terminalbus bus 120
    2. Take the taxi from Githunguri Terminal to Karatina (River)taxi taxi
    1h 56m
    $29–36

  2. Drive 48.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nairobi to Karatina (River)car car 48.3 km
    1h 3m
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nairobi to Karatina (River)taxi taxi 48.3 km
    1h 3m
    $90–120

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  • Distance: 52.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Karatina (River), Tharaka - Nithi, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Karatina (River). However, you can take the line 120 bus to Githunguri Terminal then take the taxi to Karatina (River). Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Karatina (River) in around 1h 3m.

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